Ken Paxton
The latest on Ken Paxton. A Republican, Paxton was elected Texas' Attorney General in 2015. A prominent conservative, Paxton was a key supporter of former President Donald Trump, particularly in his efforts to overturn the election results of the 2020 presidential election. Paxton filed the Texas v. Pennsylvania case with the Supreme Court, claiming Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin violated the U.S. Constitution by changing procedures within the election through non-legislative means. The Supreme Court refused to hear the lawsuit. Paxton also spoke alongside Trump at the January 6 rally that proceeded the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Before serving as Attorney General, Paxton served in the Texas State Senate (2013-2015) and Texas State House of Representatives (2003-2013).
Democrats' chances of beating Texas GOP as Trump hosts rally in Robstown
Recent polls show Texas Republicans with leads over their Democratic opponents as the former president is scheduled to arrive in the state on Saturday night.
Ken Paxton Says Subpoena Issuer Is 'Lucky' He Didn't React With Force
The Texas attorney general said that the process server who came onto his property "yelled unintelligibly" and "charged" toward him.
Ken Paxton Fleeing Subpoena Sparks Widespread Mockery: 'Run, Ken, Run!'
"Ken Paxton is a coward... And his wife is driving the getaway car," tweeted Rochelle Garza, Democrat rival for Texas attorney governor.
Immigration Gives Greg Abbott Lead Over Beto O'Rourke in Texas: Poll
Independent voters in Texas care more about immigration than abortion, according to a new analysis.
Ken Paxton's GOP Support Is Lagging and It Could Give Democrats a Win
A new poll showed Republicans leading their Democratic opponents in three Texas races, but Paxton had the smallest lead of the GOP candidates in those races.
Texas AG Creates Holiday in Celebration of Overturning Roe v. Wade
Ken Paxton announced the holiday following Friday's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Texas AG Slammed for Taking Action on 'Twitter Bots' Over Guns
Ken Paxton announced he would launch an investigation into whether or not Twitter has been falsely reporting the number of bots.
Texas AG Investigates 'Fake' Twitter Accounts as Musk Threatens to Ax Deal
"If Twitter is misrepresenting how many accounts are fake to drive up their revenue, I have a duty to protect Texans," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said.
Republicans Have a New Answer to School Shootings: 'Harden These Targets'
Man traps, arming teachers, and less doors have all being cited by Republicans as way to combat school shootings instead of stricter gun laws.
Ted Cruz, Ken Paxton Propose Guns in Schools After Texas Shooting Horror
The Republicans suggested that arming teachers or placing more officers on campus would be more effective than stricter gun laws.
Greg Abbott Has Figured Out How 'We Can Stop Trade' on Texas Border: Paxton
Abbott's inspections have shut down some of the busiest commerce routes despite U.S. Customs and Border Protection calling those stops "unnecessary."
Taxpayers Out $45K for Texas Attorney General's Failed '20 Election Lawsuit
Defending complaints concerning Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's failed 2020 election fraud lawsuit in the Supreme Court will reportedly cost taxpayers at least $45,000.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Blocks Critic Tweeting About His FBI Probe
"Throughout his time as attorney general, Ken Paxton has been nothing but a disappointment to the people of Texas," activist Olivia Julianna told Newsweek.
Texas Child Protective Services Opens 9 Cases Related to Anti-Trans Bill
"We will enforce the Constitution and we will not irrationally and unjustifiably interfere with medical decisions made between children," five Texas DAs said.
Family Who Talked Transgender Rights With Texas AG Now Face Abuse Probe
A family that shared dinner with Ken Paxton is now being investigated after providing gender-affirming medical treatment to their transgender son.
While Hearing Is Pending, Texas Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Teen
While conservatives claim that children are being mutilated by transgender-related health care, medical experts say such claims misrepresent what actually occurs.
Trump's Candidates Sweep Texas Primary Despite Challenges From GOP
"Big night in Texas! All 33 candidates that were Trump endorsed have either won their primary election or are substantially leading in the case of a runoff," the former president said in a statement.
Donald Trump-Backed Candidates Dominate in Texas Primary Elections
The former president made 33 endorsements across the Texas elections, with all of them winning outright or set to win in a runoff.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Facebook for 'Billions' of Violations
"Facebook will no longer take advantage of people and their children with the intent to turn a profit at the expense of one's safety," Paxton said.
Texas AG Investigates GoFundMe For Dropping $9M Canadian Trucker Campaign
"I will get to the bottom of this deceitful action," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said.
'We Have Our Own Set of Laws': Canadian Officials Tell GOP to Butt Out
Several officials have warned Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from getting involved in Canada's domestic affairs.
TX Newspaper Slams Paxton After He Urges Lindell Followers to Harass Judges
"Ken Paxton is telling us over and over again that he's above the law," the Fort-Worth Star Telegram editorial board wrote.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Refuses to Turn Over Records Related to Jan. 6
Texas newspapers filed a complaint in early January alleging Paxton violated state open records laws by not turning over his communications around January 6.
Texas AG Given 4 Days to Produce Records Tied to Jan. 6 Rally Appearance
The district attorney's office will pursue civil litigation "seeking injunctive and declaratory relief" if Paxton doesn't turn over the records.
Texas Court Rules Against Gov. Abbott, Says He Can't Ban Mask Mandates
Abbott's 2021 executive order stated that local governments and officials would face fines up to $1,000 if they issued mask mandates.
Texas Attorney General Opens Investigation Into Chad Read's Death
The shooting gained national attention after video of it was shared widely.
Joe Biden Vaccine Mandates Faces Texas Lawsuit: 'I'll See You in Court!'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed legal challenges to block COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal contractors and healthcare workers.
Fox News Host Confronts Ken Paxton Over Texas Stance on COVID Mandates
Chris Wallace pointed out that Texas has blocked businesses from implementing vaccine mandates but also argues that Biden's executive order goes against companies' rights to make their own decisions.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Biden Admin Over Vaccine Mandate
"The federal government's overreach must come to an end," the 34-page lawsuit states.
Texas Abortion Ban Back In Effect As Court Lifts Injunction
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the temporary injunction and they granted his request.
